2003 BMW 520 vs. 2001 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Taurus (201 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2001 Ford Taurus.
Because 2003 BMW 520 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford Taurus (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 2001 Ford Taurus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Taurus |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |